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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

GHT 180 GHT 220

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements ettoutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de lefaire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

530163353 10/9/03

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN

BEDANGEROUS!

injur y including ampu tatio n or blindne ss to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instr uction s in this manual must be followedto provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the warn ings and instructions in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this tool.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Readyour instruction manual carefully until

you completely understand and can follow all warningsand safety rules beforeoperating the unit. Restrict unit to users who understand and

will follow all warnings and safety rules in this manual and on the unit.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:

ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as ro cks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

Always wear eye protection when operating,

servicing, or performing maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to prevent brush or debris from being thrown orricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye protection should be marked Z87. Wear hearing protection when using this

unit. Secure hairaboveshoulderlength. Secure

or remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts. Stay alert. Do not operate unit when youare

tired ,ill, upse t ,orif youareundertheinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Keep children, bystanders, and animals

away from work areaa minimum of 30 feet (10meters)whenstartingor operatingunit.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sourcesofsparksor flame (in-

cluding smoking, open flames, or workthat cancausesparks)in theareaswherefuelis mixed, poured,or stored. Mix andpour fuel in anoutdoorarea;store

fuel in acool, dry,well ventilatedplace;use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the unit. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running.

Make sure the unit is properly assembled

and in goodoperating condition.

Failure to follow all

This unit can causeserious

Inspect area before start-

Avoidspilling fuelor oil. Wipe up fuelspills

before starting the engine. Moveatleast 10feet(3 meters)away from

fuel and fueling site before startingengine. Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

DANGER:

HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE

moves momentarily after the trigger is released. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position, the spark plug wire is disconnected, and the blade has stopped moving before removing jammed materialfromthe cuttingblade.Do notgrabor hold the unit by the cutting blade.

Inspect unit before each use for worn,

loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until unit is in proper working order . Keep outside surfaces free from oil and

fuel. Never start or run engine inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Avoiddangerous environments.Do notuse

in unventilated areas or where explosive vapors or carbon monoxide build up could be present. Do notoverreachor use from unstablesur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steepslopes, rooftops,etc.Keepfirm footingandbalance at all times. Do notraiseunitaboveyour shoulders;the

cutting blade can come dangerously close to your body. Always keepunitin frontofyourbody.Keep

all parts of your body away from the cutting blade. Keep the cutting blade and air vents free

from debris. Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the rec-

ommendedproceduresdescribedintheinstruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. Do not use a cutting blade that is bent,

warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way. Have worn or damaged parts replaced by an authorized service dealer. Use only recommendedWeed Eater!cut-

ting blades and replacement parts; use of anyother partsmayvoid your warrantyand cause damage to your unit. Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

upfuel left in carburetorbystarting engineand lettin git run untilit stops. Handcarrytheunitwiththe enginestopped

andthemufflerandcuttingbladeawayfrom your body. Allow engine to cool, empty the fuel tank,

and secure the unit before storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

RISK OF CUT; KEEP

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--Blade

Safety Glasses

Donotstorethe unit orfuel inaclosedarea

where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an openflame from hot water heaters,electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store the unit so the cutting blade cannot

accidentally cause injury. Store in a dry areaout ofreachof children.

SAFETYNOTICE:

through prolonged use of gasoline powered handtools couldcauseblood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold weatherhasbeenlinkedtobloodvessel damagein otherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss offeeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who operatepower tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical condition and thecondition of this tool.

Boots

30 ft.

(10 m)

Blades move

momentarily

after the

trigger is

released.

Allow blades to stop before removing them from thecut.

Exposure to vibrations

WARNING:

Blades can throw objects violently.

Y oucan be blinded or injured.

Wear safety glasses.

WARNING:

Hazard zone for thrown objects

Blades can throw objects violently.

Others can be blinded or injured.

Keep people and animals 30 feet

(10 meters) away.

WARNING:

Blades move momentarily after the trigger is released.

The blades can seriously cut you or

others. Allow blades to stop before

removing them from the cut.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

with a temperaturelimiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the requirementsof CaliforniaCodes 4442and4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equippedwithasparkarrestingscreen. Ifyou operateinalocalewheresuchregulations exist, youare legally responsible formaintaining theoperatingconditionof theseparts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. Refer to the SERVICE section for maintenance of the muffler and spark arresting screen.

This unit is equipped

ASSEMBLY

Itis normalfor thefuel filter torattle in

NOTE:

the empty fuel tank.

ASSEMBLY

Y ourhedge trimmer is fully assembled; noassembly is required.

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